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Calcite with Copper

Unknown Owner
Lustrous mostly gemmy scalenohedral crystals of calcite to 1.0 cm in size, these with attractive native copper inclusions, within an open pocket lined with crystallized native copper. In good condition with very minimal micro-damage present. A previous label comes with the specimen from the collection of F John Barlow, number 1724.

Product details

Species
Copper, CalciteAbout Copper →
SizeCabinet
Dimensions13.0 x 9.0 x 7.0 cm
Added on10/27/2025
Locality
USA, Michigan, Houghton County

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
04/2026Unknown Owner$1,350.00
—Weinrich MineralsNot disclosed

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Copper
Mineral guide
Learn about Copper
native copper with spinel-twinned crystals and arborescences; notable from Lake Superior, Itauz, Dongchuan, Corocoro, prized for color and localities.
Regional guide
Copper from Houghton County
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